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1 review
Bill Bryson

Corgi Audio, 2004

All quiet on the Appalachian Trail
This book was written in the style of John McPhee and even quoting him once in a while. It includes facts and people like "The Perfect Storm." Then Bill Bryson adds first hand personal experiences. You can identify with his comments that do not have to be funny to be familiar. This book recounts Bill Bryson's experiences on the Appalachian Trail. The dry facts can be picked up through other ...

Mort (Discworld Novels)

120 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 1994

Even better than the novel
I loved the novel and I think I like this play even more! My year 12s are looking for a play to perform and I wasn't sure that this play would be suitable but I'm very pleased that it is. We only have 10 actors but I think with a combination of live action and cinematic theatre we will be able to stage it. That's what I love about Stephen Briggs' adaptations: they are so simple and easy to work ...

Maskerade (Discworld Novels)

68 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 1996

Paper Faces On Parade
The DISCWORLD novels of Terry Pratchett are perhaps at their best when they are parodies of stories and events from real life. While Pratchett has a definite knack for humor and his fantasy stories are always funny, the original stories seem to get too bogged down in absurdity. Pratchett is much more clever and precise when he is skewing a classic tale with his own unique take on things, and ...

Notes from a Small Island

273 reviews

Corgi Audio, 2004

I wet myself reading this one
Ok, may that was a little lie, but "Notes from a Small Island" was that good. I laughed out loud so many times I cried. He hits the countries mannerisms spot on. Having lived in the UK for many years I enjoyed all of his rants and raves. Sure, some of them may have been a little preachy or exagerated, but the point was to show the differences and he came through with flying colors (or should I ...

Reaper Man

96 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2006

Gonna die? Can't die? Don't let it get you down
Reaper Man is the 2nd Death story (after Mort), 10th novel overall, and one of the strongest so far in the Discworld series. Pratchett's unique talents are in full force with Death, an amazingly funny, amusing guy. Reaper Man gets off to a hilarious start with a new set of goofballs, agents of the god Azreal, informing Death that his turn is up. Apparently no matter the (near god-like) ...

Bill Bryson's African Diary

54 reviews
Bill Bryson

Corgi Audio, 2003

A Brilliant Entry and for a Great Cause
Bill Bryson is the funniest travel writer working today, I believe, and even when he takes on what is an unpleasant task - visiting one of the most depressed areas of the world in order to raise funds for CARE, he does it in a hilarious way. In this short little book, Bryson not only shares with us his (by turns) funny and heartbreaking journey, we also get to meet some amazing people. The ...

Neither Here Nor There
Bill Bryson

Corgi Audio, 2004

A Short History of Nearly Everything

609 reviews
Bill Bryson

Corgi Audio, 2003

Great Book
If you liked science in middle school and high school, you'll enjoy learning both the humorous and the more scientific back stories of those science classes of old. If you didn't like science in high school, you are bound to enjoy the humorous anecdotes and the zeal and energy with which Bryson conveys boat loads of information

Men at Arms

73 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2005

In which the nature of royalty and obsession is explored
Edward D'Eath by chance becomes obsessed with the royal line of Anhk Morpork, the city watch enjoys the benefits of several directions of integration, Sam Vimes of the Night Watch prepares to retire to a life of comfort and other torments, the harsh and serious nature of clowns is considered, the genteel and sophisticated nature of Assassins is considered, and the fruits of allowing a certifiable ...

Small Gods

130 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2005

In which a tortoise does geometry, and a deacon hears himself
In which the hidden power of little old men with brooms is revealed, the true nature of gods is illuminated for the properly grounded, and the dangers of natural science illustrated. Small Gods is the opening of the truly great period of the Discworld. Brutha, a friendly, but not too bright novice is chosen to hear the word of the Great God Om. Om, however, is not on form, and Brutha is not ...

The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic

829 reviews
Sophie Kinsella

Corgi Audio, 2006

An enjoyable read with lots of humor
A fabulous read that I got through in just a day and found myself laughing aloud and found it hard to put it down until I was finished. Nice, light read and lots of fun. I will definetly be reading more books by this author.

Guards! Guards!
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2005

The eighth Discworld novel! This is where the dragons went. They lie . . . not dead, not asleep, but . . . dormant. And although the space they occupy isn’t like normal space, nevertheless they are packed in tightly. They could put you in mind of a can of sardines, if you thought sardines were huge and scaly. And presumably, somewhere, there’s a key . . .

Soul Music
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2005

It’s hard to grow up normal when Grandfather rides a white horse and wields a scythe — and especially when you have to face the new and addictive music that has entered Discworld. It’s lawless. It changes people. It’s called Music with Rocks In. It’s alive. And it won’t fade away.

Witches Abroad (Discworld Series)

54 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2005

Granny is the best!
Very, very funny and entertaining! I love Granny Weatherwax! Terry, you are a master storyteller!

Feet of Clay

99 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2005

Terry Pratchett is Thomas Pynchon
Has anyone else noticed this? Thomas Pynchon and Terry Pratchett are the same guy! Their concerns are the same, their love of humanity, their understanding of the need for hope and compassion; their delicious word-play is the same. It's the same guy! Pynchon took 11 years to write his masterpiece, "Against the Day." Why? Because he was ALSO writing a Discworld novel every year. Pynchon ...

Monstrous Regiment (Discworld Novels)

113 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2003

One of the best Discworld books to date
I've read all the Discworld books in order and this is one of the best ones of the bunch. There is more action and suspense than some other books, and the Blouse characters is very funny. I had some laugh out loud moments, especially with Blouse insisting on becoming a washwoman later in the book. The minor characters were not too interesting (like Maladict/a), but the main characters made up ...

Down Under
Bill Bryson

Corgi Audio, 2000

Jingo

109 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 2006

All-encompasing enjoyment
What a fun read! This one had everything you'd expect from Pratchett: it's well written, quite funny (especially if you're already familiar with the series) and offers up some interesting insights into various things, especially xenophobic jingoism. I got a hoot out of the parody references to Oswald/JFK, too, so the book gets extra marks. I will say that if you're looking for a brainless ...

The Truth (Discworld Novels)

7 reviews
Terry Pratchett

Corgi Audio, 1995

In a word . . .
William de Worde's at loose ends. Scion of a Discworld aristocratic family, he's disdained both their money and their lifestyle. Drifting into the city of Ankh-Morpork, he needs employment. Since he's neither a Thief nor an Assassin, let alone a Seamstress [hem! hem!], he must find employment. Inevitably, it must have to do with words. Not a spy nor a gossip, he generates a newssheet for ...

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